Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 19, 2005 at First Baptist Church, Warrenton with Rev. Allen M. Holbrook officiating. Burial followed at Camak United Methodist Church cemetery.

Stephen was born in Richmond County on December 22, 1977 and graduated from Evans High School in 1996. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Warrenton. He was a master cosmetologist. His family said: "We shall always treasure the happy memories of Stephen, his beautiful smile, his love for beautiful things, his love for family and friends, and his trust in God. He was an inspiration on how to accept and deal with adversities. He made a great and lasting impression on the many people he met along the way. He will always be remembered with much love and admiration."